Theatre

General Description

Theatre is known as the most collaborative of all arts because every individual is needed to put on a professional production. As hands-on is crucial for the success of theatre, we know hands-on is crucial for the success of students. This emphasis on collaboration is what makes the Theatre major at UW-Superior exceptional.

Through the dedication and hard work to complete a production, our program readies students to advance in the upcoming job market by building confidence and creating an impressive skill set. Adapting our curriculum to a variety of careers within the performing arts, we prepare students for careers beyond acting in:

Education and community outreach

Youth arts programing

Marketing and public relations

Fundraising and grant writing

Technical theatre

Stage management

Audience services

The landscape of jobs in America is undergoing a shift that requires additional skills in communication and performance. The newly designed Theater major enhances a degree in Business, Political Science, Human Behavior and Justice and Diversity. It is crucial for students to leave the university with excellent people and presentation skills in order to compete in this new and upcoming market.

The UW-Superior theatre major is focused on developing a diverse range of courses along with continuing a program that emphasizes personal attention and active participation, tailoring an education to the future you're aiming for.

Program Outcomes

Oral communication skills

Presentation skills

Creative problem solving

Working cooperatively and collaboratively

Time management skills

Leadership skills

Respect for colleagues

Adaptability and flexibility

Career Opportunities

Voice, stage or screen performer

Director

Set, costume or light and sound designer

Technical director

Education and community outreach director

Managing director

Stage manager

Costume crafts, construction and wardrobe

Sales

Marketing

Did You Know?

You can obtain credit for doing any theatre job. This includes working in the scene shop, costume shop, lighting, sound, acting and box office.

UW-Superior's theatre program holds three productions annually, providing numerous opportunities for students to act, direct, stage manage or work in scenery, painting, lighting, sound and costumes.

All students have an amazing opportunity to experience Festival Fringe, the world's oldest and largest arts festival, for 2 1/2 weeks in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's the trip of a lifetime for theatre lovers, and the next one is coming up in August 2017.

All students and staff on campus are able to audition for Theatre productions, and students do not have to be a part of the program to take the many courses offered.

Unlike other institutions, UW-Superior does not require students to audition to be a part of the Theatre program itself.

Art is life, life inspires art. It doesn't matter where you are or what you do, training in the arts informs your life. Whether you end up directly in your field of study or not, theatre education helps every step along the way." Read more.